At least 55 dead from Japanese New Year’s earthquakes

At least 55 people have now been confirmed dead after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake devastated large parts of Japan on New Year's Day. People remain trapped and hundreds of homes have been destroyed in the country's northwest. Around 1,000 members of Japan's defence forces have been mobilised to assist with search and rescue efforts. Emergency supplies are being provided to residents who have been forced to evacuate. Tsunami warnings along the Sea of Japan have been lifted – but warnings of further tremors remain.